Choko – Asakusa Temple

Original woodblock print. The first edition of this design was published circa 1930. The current print is from the 1930s.

The current print is a rare design from an artist about whom hardly anything is known. There are similar designs known, among which one from Kawase Hasui, and the print could be considered a well-printed knock-off.

Image size (excluding margins): 37.8 * 16.8 cm (14.9 * 6.6 in).

The print is in fair state. The margins have browned, have foxing spots and in the right margin there is a small tear leading into the image itself. There is some browning inside the image too, and discoloration, as can be seen on the left of the image where a mat might have been. On the back part of a sticker remains.

The pictures shown here are from the print itself.

See an overview of Choko's woodblock prints